The first step in performing hardware co-simulation is to set up your hardware board. The hardware setup for JTAG hardware co-simulation and Point-to-point Ethernet hardware co-simulation is as follows:
- JTAG Hardware Co-Simulation - For JTAG-based hardware co-simulation, you will connect a cable to
the board's JTAG port.
Consult your board's documentation for the location of the board's JTAG port. Documentation for Xilinx boards can be downloaded from the Boards and Kits page on the Xilinx website.
For a description of the setup procedure for a JTAG hardware co-simulation, using a KC705 board as an example, see Setting Up a KC705 Board for JTAG Hardware Co-Simulation.
- Point-to-Point Ethernet Hardware Co-Simulation - For Point-to-Point Ethernet
hardware co-simulation, you will connect a cable to the board's JTAG port and another cable
to the board's Ethernet port. When you perform the hardware co-simulation, the Xilinx device
on the board is programmed using the JTAG port, and the programmed device is then simulated
using the Ethernet port.
Consult your board's documentation for the location of the board's JTAG and Ethernet ports. Documentation for Xilinx boards can be downloaded from the Boards and Kits page on the Xilinx website.
For a description of the setup procedure for a Point-to-Point Ethernet hardware co-simulation, using a KC705 board or a VC707 board as an example, see Setting Up a KC705 Board for Point-to-Point Ethernet Hardware Co-Simulation or Setting Up a VC707 Board for Point-to-Point Ethernet Hardware Co-Simulation.